Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.

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Vulcan Materials

Krzysztof Soltan is the Chief Information Officer at [Vulcan Materials](/org/vulcan-materials). Krzysztof has also served as a board member for Taylor's Woods Home Owners Association and as the Vice President of Information Technology for [Johnson Controls](/org/johnson-controls). In their previous role at ABB, they were responsible for leading a global IT organization that supported the commercial, finance, HR, and supply chain functions of a $3B electrical equipment and services business. Krzysztof has extensive experience in technology strategy, delivering business productivity with digital solutions, executing business divestitures, and transitioning system agreements. Krzysztof also has experience in global ERP strategy and footprint simplification, application simplification and cloud migrations, system integrator consolidation, and software & hardware vendor negotiations and simplification.

Krzysztof Soltan holds a masters in Information Technology from Rensselaer at Work, as well as an Executive Information Management Program (EIMP) certification from General Electric Crotonville. Krzysztof also has an Advanced Information Management Program certification from General Electric Crotonville. Krzysztof's undergraduate degree is in Computer Science from [Central Connecticut State University](/org/central-connecticut-state-university).

They work with Shelley R. Wright - President, Southwest Division, Brian G. Pace - President, Mideast Division, and Jerry F. Perkins Jr. - SVP, Southern & Gulf Coast and Southwest Divisions. Krzysztof Soltan reports to J. Thomas Hill, Chairman, President & CEO.

Krzysztof Soltan

M. Todd Freeman is the Vice President of Internal Audit at [Vulcan Materials](/org/vulcan-materials). M. has over 25 years of experience in the auditing and accounting field. 

Freeman began their career in 1988 as an accountant at Union Texas Petroleum. M. then spent three years as an internal auditor at Torch Energy Advisors Inc. before moving to [Hess Corporation](/org/hess-corporation) in 1991. M. worked as an operations accountant at Hess for two years before taking a position as Sr. Audit Manager at [Halliburton](/org/halliburton) in 1996. 

Freeman spent six years at [Halliburton](/org/halliburton) before being appointed Chief Audit Executive at McDermott International Inc. in 2002. M. held this position for 18 years before joining [Vulcan Materials](/org/vulcan-materials) in 2020.

M. Todd Freeman has a BBA in Accounting from [Stephen F. Austin State University](/org/stephen-f-austin-state-university) and is certified as a public accountant by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

Some of their coworkers include Mark D. Warren - Vice President, Investor Relations, Randy L. Pigg - VP & Controller, and C. Wes Burton, Jr. - VP & Treasurer. M. Todd Freeman reports to Suzanne H. Wood, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

M. Todd Freeman

Mr. Prokopanko is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of The Mosaic Company, one of the world’s leading producers and marketers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. He held these positions from January 2007 to August 2015; he was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from 2006 until 2007. Prior to joining Mosaic, Mr. Prokopanko was Corporate Vice President of Cargill, Incorporated.

Mr. Prokopanko also serves on the boards of Regions Financial Corporation and Xcel Energy, Inc.

James T. Prokopanko

C. Wes Burton, Jr. is the VP & Treasurer at [Vulcan Materials](/org/vulcan-materials). C. has over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, treasury, and accounting. 

Mr. Burton began their career at [Accenture](/org/accenture) in January 2009, where they worked as a Senior Manager. In this role, they worked with companies to identify and capture the value from improved business processes, with a focus on enterprise performance management (EPM). 

During their time at [Accenture](/org/accenture), Mr. Burton led numerous successful projects with large retailers, resulting in millions of dollars in cost savings. These projects included leading a business intelligence project focused on developing a clear view of ‘inventory health’ for a $10+ billion retailer, and leading a cross-functional assessment that identified cost savings of $35-60 million for a $3+ billion public retailer. Other notable projects include redesigning the new store development and remodel processes for a $4+ billion private retailer, which is projected to save the company $50+ million over 5 years. 

Mr. Burton’s extensive experience in corporate finance, treasury, and accounting makes him uniquely qualified for their current role as VP & Treasurer at [Vulcan Materials](/org/vulcan-materials). In this role, they are responsible for the financial planning and analysis of the company’s operations.

C. Wes Burton, Jr. received their BS in Management from the [Georgia Institute of Technology](/org/georgia-institute-of-technology).

They are on a team with M. Todd Freeman - Vice President, Internal Audit, Andrew F. McRae - VP, Tax, and Mark D. Warren - Vice President, Investor Relations. C. Wes Burton, Jr. reports to Suzanne H. Wood, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

C. Wes Burton, Jr.

Randy L. Pigg is currently the VP & Controller at [Vulcan Materials](/org/vulcan-materials). Randy has held this position since January 2016. Prior to that, they were a Member of the Shared Services Council at [The Conference Board](/org/conference-board-inc) from January 2016 to December 2018. Before that, they were the Controller at Pemco Aviation Group from August 2003 to August 2005, where they restructured the largest customers' invoicing processes, resulting in a 40-day decrease in DSO. Randy also managed the daily activity of general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and fixed assets. Additionally, they assisted in the development of key performance and cost metrics for daily review with president and operations management, and integrated daily operation metrics into financial data and trained operations personnel on use. Furthermore, they managed the company's preparation and compliance with the latest FASB and SEC regulations, and drafted and managed to completion all Form 10-Q and Form 10-K filings, including financial statements, management discussion and analysis, and business overview. Finally, they managed the consolidated budgeting process, including strategic resource planning and analysis to optimize productivity and cost. Prior to their work at Pemco Aviation Group, Mr. Pigg was a Senior Associate - Audit and Assurance at PwC from September 1997 to August 2003.

Randy Pigg has a Masters in Accounting from the University of Alabama and a BS in Accounting from the University of Alabama - Huntsville.

Their manager is Suzanne H. Wood, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. They are on a team with Andrew F. McRae - VP, Tax, Mark D. Warren - Vice President, Investor Relations, and M. Todd Freeman - Vice President, Internal Audit.

Randy L. Pigg

Andrew F. McRae is the current VP of Tax at [Vulcan Materials](/org/vulcan-materials). Andrew previously worked as a Tax Manager at EY from October 2005 to July 2012.

Andrew F. McRae's educational career began with him earning a field in Accounting from [Samford University](/org/samford-university). Andrew then went on to earn their Master of Tax Accounting from [The University of Alabama](/org/the-university-of-alabama).

Some of their coworkers include Mark D. Warren - Vice President, Investor Relations, M. Todd Freeman - Vice President, Internal Audit, and Randy L. Pigg - VP & Controller. Andrew F. McRae reports to Suzanne H. Wood, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Andrew F. McRae

Melissa Duenas

Mr. Franklin joined [Vulcan](/org/vulcan) Materials Company in December 2019 as senior vice president and general counsel. Prior to joining [Vulcan](/org/vulcan), Mr. Franklin was a partner at [Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP](/org/bradley-arant-boult-cummings-llp) in Birmingham, Alabama. While at Bradley, he served as [Vulcan](/org/vulcan)'s primary outside counsel for more than 20 years and advised other companies in the construction materials, building and engineering industries. He brings a wealth of experience from his years counseling companies large and small on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, compliance, securities issues, and overseas operations and acquisitions.

Mr. Franklin was recognized in Chambers USA in the area of Corporate/Commercial law and is listed in The Best lawyers of America® in the areas of Business Organizations, Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law, Corporate Compliance/Governance Law, Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, and Mergers & Acquisitions Law.

Mr. Franklin earned a bachelor’s degree from Birmingham-Southern College and received his law degree from Vanderbilt University Law School.

He is Chairman of the Birmingham-Southern College Board of Trustees, a member of the Birmingham Rotary Club and Vice Chairman of Gateway, a nonprofit organization providing family and financial counseling and foster care services.

Denson N. Franklin III

Mr. O’Brien is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Boart Longyear Limited, the world’s leading provider of drilling services, drilling equipment and performance tooling for mining and drilling companies. He held these positions from April 2013 to October 2015. Mr. O’Brien also held several leadership positions at Newmont Mining Corporation, an international gold production company. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer from 2007 until February 2013, President and Chief Financial Officer from 2006 and 2007, and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2005 to 2006. Prior to Newmont Mining Corporation, Mr. O’Brien was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, AGL Resources, a natural gas distribution, marketing and energy service company, from 2001 until 2005.

Mr. O’Brien also serves on the boards of Xcel Energy Inc. and Ma’aden, a Saudi Arabian mining company.

Richard T. O’Brien

Mr. Styslinger is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Altec Inc., a holding company for businesses that design, manufacture, and market equipment for the electric and telecommunications industries globally. He has over 20 years of experience leading companies engaged in the heavy equipment industry.

He earned his Bachelor’s degree from [Northwestern University](/org/northwestern-university) and his M.B.A. from [Harvard University](/org/harvard).

Mr. Styslinger serves on the boards of Regions Financial Corporation and Workday, Inc. He also serves on the boards of many educational, civic, and leadership organizations, including the [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school) and the [National Association of Manufacturers](/org/the-national-association-of-manufacturers).

Lee J. Styslinger, III

Stan Bass is chief growth officer for Vulcan Materials Company. Mr. Bass has served in a variety of operations and general management assignments since first joining the Company in 1996. Prior to his current position, Mr. Bass was senior vice president of the West Region. He has also served as senior vice president of the Central Region and president of the Midsouth and Southwest Divisions.

Mr. Bass graduated from [Virginia Military Institute](/org/virginia-military-institute) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.  He also attended the Wharton School of Business Advanced Management Program.

Mr. Bass serves on the board of the National Asphalt Pavement Association.

Stanley G. Bass

Tom Baker is chief operating officer for [Vulcan](/org/vulcan) Materials Company. He previously served as senior vice president with senior corporate management responsibility for the Mideast, Southeast, Southwest and Southern & Gulf Coast Divisions. Prior to serving as senior vice president, Mr. Baker was president and chief executive officer of Patriot Transportation Holding, Inc. and Florida Rock Properties. Mr. Baker also served as president of [Vulcan](/org/vulcan)’s Florida Rock Division from 2008 to 2010. Prior to that, Mr. Baker spent 24 years in various leadership capacities at Florida Rock Industries, Inc., before its acquisition by [Vulcan](/org/vulcan) in 2007.

Mr. Baker is a graduate of [Davidson College](/org/davidson-college) with a Bachelor of Science degree in History.

Thompson S. Baker II

Ms. Kennard is President and Chief Executive Officer of KDG Construction Consulting (KDG) and Quality Engineering Solutions (QES). KDG provides program and construction management services to public and private clients throughout California and the Western United States, and QES provides pavement engineering and construction inspection services throughout North America. Since 2007, Ms. Kennard is also a founding principal of KDG Aviation, LLC, an operator and developer of general aviation facilities.

Ms. Kennard served as the Executive Director of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the country’s second largest airport system, from 1999 through 2003 and again from 2005 to early 2007. During Ms. Kennard's tenure, the LAWA airport system included four airports and had annual budget of nearly $1 billion.

Ms. Kennard holds a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School, a Master’s degree in City Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning and Management from Stanford University.

Her professional career has spanned corporate law, real estate development, and urban planning, and she has served as a director and trustee for several publicly-traded companies and nonprofit organizations. Currently, Ms. Kennard serves on the boards of Prologis, Freeport McMoran, and AECOM, and she serves as a Life Trustee for the University of Southern California.

Lydia H. Kennard

Darren Hicks is senior vice president and chief human resources officer for Vulcan Materials Company. Mr. Hicks has been with Vulcan for over 25 years, serving in a variety of leadership positions in human resource management since joining the Company in 1994. Prior to his current role, he served as Vice President of Human Resources and Talent Management. Mr. Hicks has also served as manager of human resources/safety & health, director of human resources, and vice president of human resources for Corporate and Southern & Gulf Coast Divisions. He also served as director of human resources for the Southwest Division based in San Antonio, Texas, before returning to Birmingham in 2011.

Mr. Hicks earned an MBA and bachelor of science in Human Resources Management from the University of Alabama.

Darren L. Hicks

Ronnie Pruitt is senior vice president of the Southwest and Western Divisions. Mr. Pruitt joined Vulcan as part of the Company’s August 2021 acquisition of U.S. Concrete, Inc. Prior to his current position, he served as president and chief executive officer of U.S. Concrete. Mr. Pruitt joined U.S. Concrete in 2015 and held various leadership roles in the Company, including chief operating officer and senior vice president. He also served as the vice president of cement sales of Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. and held various positions at Texas Industries, Inc.

Mr. Pruitt has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Arlington.

He has served as President of the Board of Directors of Cement Council of Texas and Chairman of the Paving Committee for the Portland Cement Association.

Ronnie A. Pruitt

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Dean E. Sunas

Shelley Wright is the current President of the Southwest Division at [Vulcan Materials](/org/vulcan-materials). Shelley has been with the company since 1998, starting as a Technical Service Engineer. Shelley has held various positions within the company, including Operations Manager, General Manager, and Vice President and General Manager. In September 2018, they were promoted to President of the Southwest Division.

Shelley R. Wright has a B.S in Civil Engineering from [Norwich University](/org/norwich-university) and an MBA in Marketing from Strayer University Washington D.C.

They are on a team with Jerry F. Perkins Jr. - SVP, Southern & Gulf Coast and Southwest Divisions, Krzysztof Soltan - Chief Information Officer, and Dean E. Sunas - President, Southeast Division. Shelley R. Wright reports to J. Thomas Hill, Chairman, President & CEO.

Shelley R. Wright

Brian G. Pace

Lindsay L. Sinor

Suzanne Wood is senior vice president and chief financial officer for [Vulcan](/org/vulcan) Materials Company. She joined the Company and was appointed to her current role on September 1, 2018.

Prior to joining [Vulcan](/org/vulcan), Ms. Wood was group finance director and chief financial officer from 2012 to 2018 at Ashtead Group plc, a FTSE 50 international equipment rental company serving the construction industry and other markets.  Previously, Ms. Wood was executive vice president and chief financial officer of Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., the North American subsidiary of Ashtead Group plc.  A certified public accountant, Ms. Wood also held chief financial officer positions at Tultex Corporation and Oakwood Homes Corporation. 

Ms. Wood is a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Suzanne H. Wood

Jason P. Teter

Ms. Anderson is the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK), one of the largest energy holding companies in the U.S., delivering electric, natural gas and renewable energy services across the country.

Melissa H. Anderson

David P. Steiner

Thomas A. Fanning

Cynthia L. Hostetler

O.B. Grayson Hall is the current director at [Vulcan Materials](/org/vulcan-materials). O.B. previously worked as a plant manager at [Vulcan Materials](/org/vulcan-materials) Company from June 1990 to April 2019.

O.B. Grayson Hall

Jerry F. Perkins Jr.

Tom Hill was elected chairman of the board for [Vulcan](/org/vulcan) Materials Company in December 2015, and president and chief executive officer in July 2014. Mr. Hill has been with [Vulcan](/org/vulcan) for more than 25 years, serving in a variety of operations and general management assignments of increasing responsibility since first joining the Company in 1979. Prior to being named CEO, Mr. Hill was executive vice president and chief operating officer for the Company, having previously served as senior vice president of [Vulcan](/org/vulcan)'s South Region. Mr. Hill has also served as president of [Vulcan](/org/vulcan)'s former Florida Rock Division, as well as the Company's Southwest Division.

Mr. Hill worked for Redlands Stone Products from 1990 to 1996 in sales and operations management, before rejoining [Vulcan](/org/vulcan) as vice president and general manager of the Company's Southwest Division.

Mr. Hill is a graduate of the [University of Pittsburgh](/org/university-of-pittsburgh) and the Wharton School of Business, Executive Management Program.

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